Alex Britti

The Profile

Alex Britti (Rome, 23 August 1968) is an Italian guitarist and singer-songwriter known for blending blues and pop. He broke through with the album it.pop (1998) and won the Sanremo Newcomers section in 1999 with “Oggi sono io.” Notable hits include “Solo una volta (o tutta la vita),” “La vasca” and “7000 caffè.”

Italian guitarist-singer from Rome, active since the 1990s. Breakout with it.pop (1998); Sanremo Newcomers winner (1999) with “Oggi sono io.” Released MTV Unplugged and the instrumental album Mojo (2022). Known for virtuosic blues-inflected playing within Italian pop.

Reviewers consistently praise Britti’s exceptional guitar work, often contrasting it with mixed views on his vocals and songwriting. it.pop is framed as a savvy blend of Italian pop and blues. Mojo earns strong approval as a fully instrumental showcase. MTV Unplugged highlights both finesse and limits. Albums like 3 and .23 split opinions but confirm his musicianship.